Todd Howard Explains the Power of Platform Exclusivity with Starfield

Todd Howard, the development chief at Bethesda, has discussed the benefits of Starfield being an Xbox exclusive, citing the brand association that Nintendo enjoys with its first-party games. Howard emphasized that focusing on one console allows the development team to deliver a better product. He also mentioned the ease of access that comes with being part of Xbox. Starfield, launching today, is seen as a key first-party release for Microsoft. Howard's comments echo those of Bethesda's marketing boss, Pete Hines, who stated that developing for fewer platforms streamlines the process. The trial between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission also revealed that the upcoming Indiana Jones game and Redfall will be exclusive to Xbox and PC.